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Gentle touch may ease caregiver pain and depression

NCT ID NCT07443527

Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul Rumeli University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether craniosacral therapy, a gentle manual therapy, can reduce pain, depression, and improve body awareness and quality of life in primary caregivers of people with special needs. About 30 female caregivers aged 18-55 will either receive the therapy or be in a control group. The goal is to see if this non-drug approach can help ease the physical and emotional burden of caregiving.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 30 people

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Expected to start

Feb 2026

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Expected to finish

Mar 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 55 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female gender * Being a primary caregiver of an individual with special needs * Aged between 18 and 55 years * Caring for an individual who has a valid Special Needs Assessment Report for Children (ÇÖZGER) or a Health Board Report for Adults (ESKR) * Ability to communicate in Turkish * Being literate * Willingness to participate in the study and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Presence of a neurological condition (e.g., epilepsy, acute cerebrovascular event) * Presence of tumors or metastatic disease * Unwillingness to participate in the study * Inability to cooperate with study procedures

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Conditions

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Caregiver Burden Depression depressive disorder Pain

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Body awareness Caregiver burden Depression Pain Primary caregivers of individuals with special needs Quality of life

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul Rumeli University

    Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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